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Burden of Invasive Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Disease in Young Infants in China

Completed
Conditions
Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease
Registration Number
NCT01933646
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Vaccines
Brief Summary

Evaluate the burden of invasive group B streptococcal (GBS) disease in young infants (up to 90 days of age) in China, in terms of incidence, case fatality rate and serotype distribution

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Positive culture for GBS from one or more of the following normally sterile sites: blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, surgical aspirate, bone, joint fluid, suprapubic bladder aspiration or internal body site (e.g., lymph node, brain).
  2. ≤90 days old at the time of GBS confirmation.
  3. Voluntary written informed consent provided.
Exclusion Criteria
  • None.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of group B streptococcal (GBS) diseaseFrom birth to 90 days of age
GBS serotype distributionFrom birth to 90 days of age
Case Fatality Rate of GBS diseaseFrom birth to 90 days of age
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Site 12

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Changsha, China

Site 13

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Guangzhou, China

Site 14

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Guangzhou, China

Site 12
🇨🇳Changsha, China

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